1. Steven J Townley
1 The Mews,
Gynsill Court, Gynsill Lane
Anstey
Leicestershire
LE7 7AJ
Tel No.07540 674936
Email: sjtownley1958@gmail.com
Profile
Over thirty year’s experience and knowledge gained working within the land based gas turbine and aerospace sub-
contract industry. Extensive experience in decision making and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. I
possess good man management/leadership skills and am very self motivated. I am able to work under my own
initiative or within a team environment.
Employment History
Company: Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing Jan 08 - Present
Job Title: Manufacturing and Engineering Manager
Company: Rolls Royce
Job Title: Machining Programme Manager April 07 – Jan 08
• Working on contract basis for the Manufacturing Technology Department of Rolls Royce at Derby.
• Tasked with managing the (MCA) Manufacturing Capability Acquisition process within the department on two
projects.
• Placed on secondment to Rolls Royce Barnoldswick to help M.E. department on current methods of
manufacture.
• Conducted manufacturing/quality survey for the Rotatives supply chain unit in Derby, compiled report and
submitted to line managers.
• Compilation of all documentation for the MCA process, conducting all relevant review meetings to identified any
problem areas against project plan.
Company: Gardner Aerospace
Job Title: Programme Manager March 06 – Dec 06
• Negotiating business contracts overseas as part of the company strategy to outsource work to low cost
suppliers.
• Visiting sites to assess company capability and reporting back to chief operating officer.
• Establish and management of overseas supply chain.
• Organizing transferal of all raw materials.
• Providing engineering/quality assistance to aid method of manufacture.
Job Title: Engineering and Quality Manager August 04 – March 06
• Responsible for engineering and quality departments in both Structures and Combustion business units.
• Restructuring of engineering and quality departments in both units to improve communication.
• Engineering, planning and manufacture of new products through to first article.
• Setting up of ongoing training programs.
• Monitoring of key performance indictors for both departments.
• Review of internal audit process to ensure quality assurance and adherence to meet requirements of AS9100
and Nadcap.
• Weekly site reviews with quality and engineering team leaders.
• Gaining of Nadcap approval for Non-Conventional machining.
• Ongoing review of alternative methods of manufacture to improve process capability.
Company: G.E. Turbine Blading Ltd August 02 - August 04
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
• Design and development of all tooling and manufacturing methods for new product introduction on Turbine
blades and Vanes.
• Negotiations with vendors over engineering issues and resolution of any problems.
• Development and application of new machining methods to enable more efficient throughput.

2. • Use of Unigraphics NX for the aid of manufacture and design.
• Implication of six sigma practices to aid and monitor manufacture and quality.
Company: H.Beesley Ltd July 01 - August 02
Job Title: Operations Manager
• Overview and ensure efficient running of all departments within an average size sub contract firm.
• Responsible for all method of manufacture/product improvements.
• Introduction of correct contract review working practices.
• Implementation of operator verification and correct working patterns between Production Department and
Quality Department.
• Amalgamation of manufacturing and inspection techniques.
• Introduction of “Lean Manufacturing” methods on large production batch work.
• Liaising with Quality Manager on any quality issues and implementing of any corrective actions or release of
any standing instruction.
• Holding regular production meetings to highlight and action any problem areas.
• Setting and monitoring of budgets for Purchase Department.
• Compilation of production schedules to meet budget/sales forecast’s.
• Compiling and presenting sales report to the Board for month end meeting.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd June 98 – July 01
Job Title: Technical Manager (Advanced Machining)
• Monitoring and management of all EDM, ECM, Nd:Yag Laser and Stem/Cap Drilling Processes.
• Design and development of all tooling required for new projects.
• Dealing direct with customers and recommending best method of manufacture to meet their criteria.
• Responsible for all pre production machine trails.
• Dealing with any customer quality related issues.
• Compiling and monitoring of all datacards and quality documents for each process.
• Costing, planning and estimating of all new jobs.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd May 96 – June 98
Job Title: Manufacturing Manager (Advanced Machining)
• Installation of EDM cell for the manufacture of Film Cooling Holes in H.P. Turbines.
• Responsible for all manufacture and tooling trials until 1st
off attained.
• Interviewing and training of all personnel.
• Projected and developed an ECM cell for the manufacture of compressor vane airfoils.
• Set up training matrix for the continuous improvement of personnel working within the Advanced Machining
cells.
• Production control of all advanced machining, with responsibility for meeting month end targets.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd May 94 – May 96
Job Title: - Nd:Yag Laser Programmer/Operator
• Setting, programming and operating for the manufacture of Heatshields, combustor casings, Turbine Blades
and Vanes.
Company: Earby Light Engineers Ltd Jan 84 – May 94
Job Title: - CNC Milling Programmer/Operator
• Programming and running of CNC Milling Machining centres.
Company: Cleveland Guest July 80 – Jan 84
Job Title: - Universal Miller
Company: CMA Tools Aug 75 – July 80
Job Title: - Apprentice Toolmaker
Education
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• ONC in Mechanical Engineering

3. Hobbies and Interest
Rugby, eating out and cinema
Personal Details
Status: Divorced DOB: 25.05.58 Nationality: British
Holder of full UK Driving Licence References available on request